TOP DRAWER INK NEWSLETTER

 

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November 1, 2008
Volume 6, Number 21
ISSN 1554-6330

In this issue:

1. Carpenter Country
2. Top Drawer Article
3. Top Drawer Tips
4. Top Drawer Satire

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CARPENTER COUNTRY
What's Happening in Our Neck of the Human Experience

 

In preparation for this week’s newsletter, Carpenter Country’s short one looked up the meaning of the word November. To her great surprise she learned the eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar actually meant ninth month in Latin.

Did the Topaz and Chrysanthemum month hold any other surprises? Better check the thirty day listing. Great - no unexpected events, only the following good news items:

• The first smile happens on November 2nd with the end of Daylight Saving Time. It will be wonderful to gain an hour’s sleep and wake up to bright morning sunshine.

• On the heels of that joyful bulletin comes November 4th. As always, whichever candidate wins on Election Day, he’ll be greeted with a rousing rendition of Hail to the New Chief - and from most voters an especially big ‘thank goodness it’s over.’

• The next celebration, Veterans Day, takes place on November 11th. Originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the end of the 1918 hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany, the day has evolved into a time to offer thanks to those who have served, and are now serving, in our Armed Forces.

November also sparkles with craft fairs, bazaars, festivals, crazy Red Hat luncheons and Thanksgiving. On top of that, it’s Adopt a Senior Pet month.

While the short one has no plans to adopt any pets, she does plan to enjoy all of the eleventh month’s other doings –

– after she pays the tax bill that just dropped into her mailbox - a forgotten surprise on November’s calendar.

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TOP DRAWER ARTICLE

Hiring Rules
by
HL Carpenter

 

Thinking of hiring new employees? Be aware of these federal and state requirements:

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TOP DRAWER TIPS
Topics and Tidbits

 

Tip: Your business may be subject to federal or state minimum wage laws. As of July 24, 2008, the federal minimum wage is $6.55 per hour. If your state has established a higher minimum wage rate, you are required to pay that amount instead.

Glossary Term: Withholding allowances. Personal exemptions used to determine the amount of federal income tax to withhold from an employee’s paycheck. The allowances are claimed on Form W-4.

Financial Horoscope: You have a rare opportunity this weekend to relive an hour of your life. Fortunately there’s no rule that says you have to do the same things over again during the instant replay. While turning back the clock may be an illusion created by the end of Daylight Saving Time, why not apply the power of your imagination and set a new course for yourself?

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TOP DRAWER SATIRE

Cold Turkey
by
HL Carpenter

 

Next week, after a two year courtship, the addictive sweet talk of political debates and campaign promises will come to an abrupt end. Are you ready?

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